Exploring Riobamba!

Hola! Today we had our second “free day” from the two weeks we have been in Ecuador! Unlike the last “free day,” where we had to be accompanied by our Global Glimpse Leaders, this time we were able to go on our own in groups of 4 or more Glimpsers. People separated...

Trabajando Como un Ecuatoriano

As the day began, Ricardo and I knew that this would be one of the busiest days so far. We went to Guamote where we had both breakfast and lunch and got to work like a local. In his community, Cumandá El Molino, César functions as a prominent leader. My group and I...

Global Business

Hola! Today we went to a local school to begin English tutoring; unfortunately we were unable to do so due to most students being on vacation. Soon after, we took a field trip to a local quinoa factory where we received a tour of the field and got an in-depth...

Work like a Local Day!

Hola parents! This is Sonia, your friendly neighborhood Global Glimpse leader here. The students had a busy, fun day today, visiting a local farm, and getting to harvest corn just like a local!  Some students harvested corn, others prepared a yummy lunch for the...

Fun Day!

The day began bright and early in a day filled with adventure and overcoming fears. We piled into the dining room to eat our breakfast consisting of eggs and a Humita (a type of Andean tamal). Once breakfast was finished we boarded the bus to make our way to the...